Wuthering Waves Creator Lands Strategic Tencent Investment

Tencent Acquires Majority Stake in Kuro Games, Bolstering Wuthering Waves' Future

Tencent's expansion in the gaming industry continues with the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Kuro Games, the developer behind the popular action RPG, Wuthering Waves. This follows earlier rumors in March, with Tencent now holding the majority share after purchasing 37% from Hero Entertainment.

Despite the change in ownership, Kuro Games has reassured employees that its independent operations will remain unchanged, mirroring Tencent's approach with other studios like Riot Games and Supercell. This ensures creative control largely resides with the developers.

This acquisition isn't unexpected, given Tencent's extensive portfolio of investments in gaming companies, including Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and FromSoftware. This strategic move significantly strengthens Tencent's presence in the action RPG market.

Wuthering Waves itself is experiencing significant momentum. The current version 1.4 update features the new Somnoire: Illusive Realms mode, two new characters, weapons, and upgrades. Players can also utilize in-game codes for additional rewards.

The upcoming version 2.0 update promises even more exciting content, including the introduction of Rinascita, a new explorable nation, along with new characters Carlotta and Roccia. Furthermore, Wuthering Waves will finally launch on PlayStation 5, expanding its availability across major platforms.

Tencent's investment provides Kuro Games with enhanced long-term stability, paving the way for continued success for Wuthering Waves and future projects.